In the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft, there were a number of players taken that could have a fantasy football impact during the 2009 season. We’ll take a look at these prospects in Part 4 of this series.

2009 NFL Draft – Fantasy Analysis Part 3
2009 NFL Draft – Fantasy Analysis Part 2
2009 NFL Draft – Fantasy Analysis Part 1

2009 NFL Draft – Fantasy Analysis Part 4:
RB Shonn Greene, New York Jets
With the first pick in the third round, the Jets got a running back who could take over the reigns in a year or two.
RB Glen Coffee, San …read more

In Part 3 of our fantasy football analysis of the 2009 NFL Draft, we take a look at the picks that were made in the second round. A few of these picks should become fantasy football relevant by the end of the 2009 fantasy campaign.
WR Pat White, Miami Dolphins
In the 2009 fantasy football season, Pat White could be a hot name. He was a quarterback in college but most believe he’ll end up as a wide receiver in the NFL. However, other scouts insist he might be able to play QB in the NFL. Whatever the case may be, White …read more

In the second part of our fantasy football analysis of the 2009 NFL Draft, here’s a look at the player drafted in the second half of the first round.
2009 NFL Draft – Fantasy Analysis Part 1
2009 NFL Draft – Fantasy Analysis Part 2
QB Josh Freeman, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Some experts were surprised that Freeman went so high in the draft but the Bucs loved his size and potential. That said, he’s a long-term project for Tampa Bay.
WR Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia Eagles
For fantasy football purposes, Maclin fell into a perfect situation. The Eagles need wide receiver help and Maclin should be …read more

With the first day of the 2009 NFL Draft complete, here’s a look at the future of the fantasy football relevant players who were drafted in the first half of the first round.
QB Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions
Stafford went first overall and has good long-term potential. For a redraft league, he doesn’t have much upside.
QB Mark Sanchez, New York Jets
There’s a good chance that Sanchez gets plenty of action this season. If there’s a rookie quarterback to gamble on in a redraft fantasy football league, it’s Sanchez.
WR Darrius Heyward-Bay, Oakland Raiders
The Raiders surprised the experts by picking Heyward-Bay seventh overall. Although …read more

Michael Crabtree, the wide receiver out of Texas Tech, has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his foot. He will require surgery that will keep him out six-to-ten weeks.
However, despite his need for the surgery to put a screw in his foot, Crabtree will run the 40-yard dash. His time in the event is very important to NFL teams. If he can run a very good time, he should hold onto his strong spot in the 2009 NFL Draft.
In fact, we currently have Crabtree ranked first in our 2009 NFL Draft wide receiver rankings. Even if Crabtree runs …read more

The 2009 NFL Draft will take place in April. Here’s an early look at the top ten offensive players in the 2009 NFL Draft that could impact your fantasy football team next season:
1. Matthew Stafford, QB
2. Michael Crabtree, WR
3. Knowshon Moreno, RB
4. Mark Sanchez, QB
5. Beanie Wells, RB
6. Jeremy Maclin, WR
7. Brandon Pettigrew, TE
8. Percy Harvin, WR
9. LeSean McCoy, RB
10. Josh Freeman, QB
Here are the top players in the 2009 football draft by position:

Best Quarterbacks
Best Running Backs
Best Wide Receivers
Best Tight Ends
Best Kickers

1) Louie Sakoda, Utah
Not only is Louie Sakoda a very talented kicker, he has a chance to also become a punter on the NFL level. If he can successfully handle both kicking duties on the professional level, he’d be a very valuable player and could warrant a relatively high draft pick.
2) Graham Gano, Florida St.
A nice thing about Graham Gano is that he’s already faced a lot of pressure in his football career. At Florida St., virtually every kick was under some sort of pressure. He held up well in college and showed NFL potential.
3) Sam Swank, Wake …read more

1. Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma St.
As of right now, Brandon Pettigrew looks like the only tight end in the 2009 NFL Draft that has a very good chance of being taken in the first round. Although he didn’t have a touchdown grab in his final season at Oklahoma St., his great size and limitless potential make him a worthwhile prospect.
2. Jared Cook, South Carolina
At 6-foot-5 and 240 pounds, Jared Cook is the size that NFL teams love to see for tight end prospects. At South Carolina as a junior, Cook had 573 yards and three touchdown grabs. His improvement throughout his …read more

1. Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech
Entering the 2008 college football season, Michael Crabtree was a hot prospect. After another very good season, he’s the top wide receiving prospect in the 2009 NFL Draft. At Texas Tech, Crabtree was instrumental in turning their offense into a well-oiled machine.
2. Jeremy Maclin, Missouri
Following Jeremy Maclin’s amazing season at Missouri, he’s risen up into the top half of the first round of the draft. Maclin finished his 2008 campaign with 102 catches, 1260 yards and 13 touchdowns. As a possession receiver, he should be able to step in and play right away on the NFL …read more

1. Knowshon Moreno, Georgia
Entering the season, Knowshon Moreno was regarded as a great running back prospect. After doing nothing to harm that reputation, it wouldn’t surprise many if the RB from Georgia is the first running back off the board in the 2009 NFL Draft.
2. Beanie Wells, Ohio State
If there is anyone who could knock Moreno off his perch, it’d be Beanie Wells. Wells is extremely talented and could step in and help an NFL team right away. In each of his three seasons at Ohio State, Wells has averaged at least 5.5 yards per carry in each season.
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